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Dentsply Sirona employees pack dental kits for veterans CHARLOTTE – Dentsply Sirona, a manufacturer of dental products and technologies, packed and distributed 500 oral health kits to local shelters in honor of Veterans Day.
The kits were packed Nov. 11 by Dentsply’s Veterans employee resource group, VETERANS@DS, in hopes that those who served will have the ability to smile, eat, speak and live comfortably with dignity. The kits included toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and information on how veterans can register for free dental treatment through Dental Lifeline Network. Dentsply is also providing a $30,000 donation to the Dental Lifeline Network to help veterans get medically necessary dental care at no cost.
“As we honor Veterans Day, we want to express our gratitude by taking meaningful action,” said Yoshi Johnson, product brand manager endodontics at Dentsply Sirona and member of Dental Lifeline Network’s board of directors. “For us, this day is about giving back to those who have served and ensuring they receive the care and recognition they deserve. By joining forces with DLN, we can help veterans not only access the dental treatment they need but also feel the appreciation and support of our employees, who are deeply committed to strengthening their communities.” VETERANS@DS supports active-duty service members and veterans as they transition into civilian life.
Dentsply Sirona employees give back to those who served by putting together oral health kits.
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CHARLOTTE MARATHON ATTRACTS LARGEST FIELD YET
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon and its participants have contributed more than $600,000 to support programs at Novant Health’s Hemby Children’s Hospital. Photos courtesy of Run Charlotte
CHARLOTTE – The 21st running of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon experienced a record turnout.
A record-setting 11,500 athletes entered the marathon, half marathon and 5K events. And for the second year in a row, all events reached capacity. “This event has turned into a big deal,” said Tim Rhodes, managing partner and race director for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. “This is a celebration of everything these runners have worked for – whether they’re setting a PR, qualifying for Boston or finishing for the very first time – they’re choosing to do it in Charlotte.” Runners representing all 50 states and 19 countries made up the field. Knoxville’s Carter Coughlin was the overall winner of the marathon. Jessica Sarnicola of Matthews won the women’s title. In another first, Elisabeth Laseter of Charlotte defended her title in the Chickfil-A 5K event, besting her 2024 finish
time by nearly 18 seconds. Lancaster, South Carolina runner Nathaneal Williams may also have set a new world record for fastest half marathon pushing a double stroller. According to the Guinness World Records site, the fastest men’s time currently stands at 1:14:20. Williams clocked a 1:12:57 on the Charlotte half marathon course. “The last few miles, I was hurting pretty good,” Williams said of his fast finish. “The next steps are to send the results to Guinness to confirm that as the new record.” 2025 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Event Winners
• Men’s Marathon Winner: Carter Coughlin, 2:31:44 (Knoxville, Tennessee) • Women’s Marathon Winner: Jessica Sarnicola, 3:01:48 (Matthews) Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Half Marathon
Events started on South Tryon Street, between Levine Avenue of the Arts and Brooklyn Village Avenue in uptown Charlotte, and finished on Fourth Street, behind Truist Field.
Oro Ballantyne opens for move-ins CHARLOTTE – Oro Ballantyne, a luxury residential tower at The Bowl at Ballantyne, is fully completed and open for immediate move-ins, according to Northwood.
The 26-story apartment community, located at 14020 Stream Way, features 356 residences, including studio to three-bedroom options, as well as townhome and penthouse layouts. Luxury apartments range from approximately 616 to 2,109 square feet. Bozzuto, the management company for Oro, has announced monthly pricing for the various unit types: studios starting at $1,570; junior one-bedrooms starting at $2,045; one-bedrooms starting at $2,070; two-bedrooms starting at $3,100; three-bedrooms starting at $4,465; and townhomes and penthouses starting at $5,010. Amenities include the top-floor Sky Lounge with sweeping views of Charlotte, the hidden speakeasy known as The Rhapsody Room, a state-of-the-art golf and gaming simulator, a resort-style pool with cabanas and outdoor entertainment areas, and co-working spaces for a modern work-life balance. Oro Ballantyne has a professional concierge team available around the clock, providing everything from personalized recommendations and package assistance to coordinating reservations and lifestyle services. Oro Ballantyne welcomes both appointments and walk-ins for personalized tours. Samet Corporation served as the general contractor for Oro Ballantyne. StreetLights Residential is the development partner. SK+I Architecture led the building’s design. Visit oroballantyne.com to schedule a tour.
1:04:31 (Yvrech, France) • Women’s Winner: Abigail Herring, 1:16:41 (Parkersburg, West Virginia) Chick-fil-A 5K
• Men’s Winner: Silas Floyd Fair, 15:50 (Charlotte) • Women’s Winner: Elizabeth Laseter, 16:38 (Charlotte) A living area within Oro Ballantyne.
• Men’s Winner: Alexis Collumb,
Story continues, see MARATHON page 3A
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Charlotte’s Web nets 81 arrests on first day By Alan Wooten Contributor
(The Center Square) – Eighty-one arrests were made by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents during the first day of immigration enforcement in Charlotte on Nov. 15, Commander Gregory K. Bovino said of the operation known as Charlotte’s Web. “Significant criminal and immigration history” was cited for many. People he says are in the country illegally, some with multiple deportations only to return, and with charges like aggravated assault, weapons violations and impaired driving, are pictured on Bovino’s social media feed. President Donald Trump has sent the National Guard to the cities of Washington, Los Angeles and Memphis, with authorizations for Chicago and Portland blocked by judges.
The total arrests as a comparison of cities is not apples-to-apples. For example, the White House said 23 arrests were made the first day in the nation’s capital where the objective was crime reduction. In Los Angeles, protests including blocked freeways followed the beginning of enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; ICE detained 44 the first day. Hundreds were charged related to behavior around protests. And in Memphis, the National Guard, Memphis Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol formed the Memphis Safe Task Force. From nine arrests the first day to 93 in the first few days, the volume was spread through the agencies. Border Patrol began operations Nov. 15 in the Queen City. Bovino, in one social media post among multiple Nov. 16, pointed
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